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BY ADAM MOYNIHAN

After months of planning and filming, an innovative new video highlighting the lifesaving efforts of the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit has been released online. The video had almost 10,000 views on Facebook at the time of going to print and speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Assistant Co-ordinator Mabel Counihan said the group were delighted with the reaction so far.

“It has been very, very positive,” she said. “We’ve had an awful lot of really good feedback. Some people just don’t know about us, so we decided to make the video to raise awareness. First responders are in most towns and villages but there are people who have never heard of us. This video will hopefully help to change that.”

Mabel was full of praise for videographer Niall Foley who made the video as well as the National Ambulance Service and sponsors for their continued support.

The Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is on the front line, working alongside the National Ambulance Service to provide assistance to people in need until the ambulance arrives. First responders attend to calls involving stroke, cardiac arrest, chest pain and choking. The unit currently has 35 members, two of whom are always ready to respond.

The hard-working volunteers, who have responded to 550 call-outs since the group’s inception in 2015, are always hoping to attract new members and they hope this professional and informative video will also be useful in that regard.

Anyone interested in getting involved is invited to come along to training on Tuesday night. For more information, call 085 8255280 or email killarneycardiacresponse@gmail.com.

Members are currently planning an open night in the Killarney Plaza Hotel in February. Keep an eye out for more information in upcoming editions of the Killarney Advertiser.

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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